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Saturday, September 14, 2013

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is optimistic that Indonesia's tourism sector can continue to thrive

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Komodo Island

Komodo
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is optimistic that Indonesia's tourism sector can continue to thrive

 President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is optimistic that the national tourism sector to continue to grow , among others, through cooperation between local governments and the private sector .

" The economic potential of our tourism sector is still high and you can develop . Area and I encourage businesses to work together , " the president said in his Twitter account @ SBYudhoyono on Sunday .

Presidents who attended Sail Komodo in NTT , on Saturday ( 14/9 ) , said one tourism development means that the government held a sail and also tourist has been done continuously for five years .

" The event has five sail and travel times we hold . Tangible social and economic benefits . I set to become an annual event , " said the President asserted .

President Yudhoyono pointed out in Sail Komodo 2013, the government and the military as well as police and businesses also perform community service and operations ial assistance to help communities in need.

The presence of participants from abroad , he said, could also promote the natural beauty of Indonesia .

" The presence of foreign participants can introduce the Komodo island and the surrounding areas can bring in more foreign tourists , " the president said in his Twitter .


Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sharif Cicip Sutardjo said a number of foreign investors have been keen to develop a number of small islands in Indonesia.

"There are some investors who are serious about developing the island offered by the government , " Sharif said Cicip Sutardjo the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries release received here on Saturday .

According to Sharif , a number of islands that attract investors , among others, are the islands that are in the location of the Riau Islands , Raja Ampat Islands and West Nusa Tenggara .

He also said , investors are interested in the program come from pemberdayakan small island countries such as Singapore , the Maldives , and the Middle East .

" The investment plan is still under study and business planning . For that we need to encourage them to invest as soon as possible , " he said .

Moreover , he said , that investors are keen to work on Anambas island in Riau Islands , Raja Ampat in Papua and the island of the three Gili islands in West Nusa Tenggara .

Sharif added that one of the CTF program to promote small islands which are of Sail Komodo 2013 Sail Indonesia is organizing the 5th time since 2009.

The event began with the international bertararf of Sail Bunaken 2009 , Sail Banda 2010, Sail Wakatobi - Belitong Sail Morotai 2011 and 2012.

" Sail activities , including Sail Komodo 2013 is an international event that aims to boost the region's economy , especially through marine tourism sector , " he said .

According to him , the event can also be a momentum to promote marine tourism in small islands as well as a major tourist destination in the world of global or international level .

" With the CTF policy , we believe investing in small island will be realized well , especially minawisata concept development , " he said .

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said , Sail Komodo 2013 to the right momentum to promote Indonesia to the world's marine wealth .

" Events such as these are part of a milestone in the revival of our country and the Pacific era we show our country is not only rich in natural resources but also has the potential for tourism , " he said while inaugurating the peak Sail Komodo 2013 in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday .

Persemian Sail Komodo marked with keystrokes by the President was accompanied by Minister for People's Welfare Agung , Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sharif C. Sutarjo and NTT Governor Frans Lebu Raya .

Sail Komodo 2013 that the theme NTT golden bridge to become a world class tourist destination as well as the momentum makes NTT as the gate south of Indonesia's development .

Many ships stop at Komodo Island and the surrounding region would be more exciting tourism NTT .

" I hope the time is not long Komodo Island and the surrounding region would be a world -class tourist destination , " said the President .

On that occasion , the President also invited manacanegara travelers through Sail Komodo participants to see and visit the island of Komodo .

Sail Komodo summit was also attended by First Lady Ani Yudhoyono , Minister of State for Administrative Reform and Bureaucratic Reform Azwar Abubakar , Minister of Forestry Zulkifli Hasan , Minister of Social Affairs Salim Al Jufri and Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Marie Elka Pangestu .

Also present Moeldoko TNI Commander General , National Police Chief Gen. Timur Pradopo , some members of the House of Representatives , Attorney General Basrie Arief , the ambassadors and participants of Sail Komodo .

Implementation of a sail Sail Komodo fifth after going Sail Bunaken in Manado in 2009 , Sail Banda in Ambon in 2010 , and the Sail Wakatobi Wakatobi and Bitong Bitong in 2011 and Sail Morotai in Morotai in 2012 .

Sail Komodo circuit starting six months filled with various kegiatab such as health care and assistance to the islands and remote areas by the ministry as well as the yacht rally that followed also from a number of countries .

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